Posted on July 7th, 2010
An 80-year-old grandmother was being treated for a mild pneumonia in the hospital when she was given a massive overdose of medication in a medical malpractice case.
The woman was given more than 1o times the correct amount of potassium after she became short of breath. The medication caused her to immediately have a heart attack that killed her after the doctor’s efforts to revive her failed.
Allegedly, a nurse gave her the medication to quickly and she was suspended while an investigation into the incident is underway.Her grieving family is convinced that the mistake cost their grandmother her life.
Medical malpractice cases can have traumatic effects on all involved, our thoughts are with the family of the victim.
Posted on July 2nd, 2010
This is the fifth year that Pennsylvania has seen a decrease in medical malpractice filings across the state. The number of lawsuits filed against health care providers have decreased 44 percent. The largest case was won by a woman from Allegheny County.
The woman was receiving treatment to have her sodium levels regulated by having sodium injected into her, but there was a medical error which caused her to receive too too much sodium and she sustained permanent brain damage as a result of it.
She then sued the place where she was receiving the treatments from. She was awarded a $5 million verdict. This verdict was the largest in the state in 2009, only 12 cases were awarded over a million dollars.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on June 25th, 2010
Two sisters in California have been arrested for suspicion of medical malpractice after they allegedly ran an illegal cosmetic filling business.
The two sisters were taken into custody on Monday June 22 after an investigation into the business was done by authorities because patients came forward after becoming ill from getting the cosmetic fillers in their face or buttocks.
According to authorities, some patients fillers hardened and became infected. One of the sisters claimed that she was a doctor in Mexico, but authorities say that she should not be practicing medicine in the United States. They are each being held on $20,000 bail.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on March 10th, 2010
A 69-year-old patient at a behavioral health facility in New Jersey was found beaten to death in his room on Thursday evening at around 11:00 p.m. The man’s roommate, an 18-year-old patient was arrested and charged with murder. Hospital officials say that the incident is an isolated event and that they are committed to protecting the safety of their patients.
If someone you love has been hurt due to the negligent actions of a physician, nursing home staff, or other medical professional, you may be eligible to pursue legal action. For more information on behavioral health facility injuries and medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on December 14th, 2009
President Obama said Sunday evening that the Senate should be expected to pass a health care reform bill by the end of the month. If you or someone you love has experienced health problems as the result of medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injustice.
If the health care bill is expected to pass through the Senate by the end of this month, medical malpractice tort reformers will have a very narrow window in which to add a damages cap to the $848 billion bill drafted by Majority Leader Harry Reid. Opponents of tort reform point out that a damages cap would ultimately take advantage of people who have been most injured by malpractice.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient or inappropriate medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 11th, 2009
A proposed cap on medical malpractice damages could potentially punish already injured Americans, according to Democrat senators. If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you find the justice you deserve.
According to the senators, the $250,000 proposed cap on pain and suffering awards is arbitrary and low. They say that in cases of malpractice which involve permanent or serious injury, the pain and suffering they experience could well exceed the $250,000 limit. In essence, the cap would punish Americans with the worst injuries.
If you or someone you love has sustained serious injuries as a result of insufficient medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 10th, 2009
The 55-year-old former host of a morning show in Maryland is suing a Baltimore hospital because of a stroke he suffered which he says could have been prevented. If you or someone you love is suffering from a preventable medical condition, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Mark McEwen, the erstwhile host of the CBS show “Early Morning,” suffered a stroke in 2005. According to his suit, he went to Baltimore-Washington Medical Center two days before his stroke and was dismissed by a doctor, who said McEwen had a stomach flu.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 8th, 2009
The malpractice reform debate continues in the Senate as legislators on both sides attempt to come to an agreement over whether caps should be placed on medical malpractice awards. If you or someone you love has been the victim of insufficient medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the dignity you deserve.
Republican senators favor placing limits on how much juries can award the victims of medical malpractice suits. They say that this will help reduce the runaway costs of health care in the United States by reducing the amount of insurance physicians have to pay. Democrats, however, say that malpractice claims cost a small fraction of the overall expense of health care.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 7th, 2009
Levinson-Axelrod has learned that Kent Hospital in Rhode Island has settled a lawsuit brought against it by Hollywood actor James Woods, whose brother died in the facility in 2006. If someone you love has been the victim of insufficient medical care, the New Jersey malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to help you get the financial compensation you deserve.
According to the terms of the suit, Woods’ brother was admitted to Kent Hospital complaining of vomiting and a sore throat, before dying of a heart attack. The hospital settled with Woods for an undisclosed sum, apologized to the Woods family, and will contribute $1.25 million over the next five years to developing the Michael J. Woods Institute, dedicated to reducing human errors in the medical community.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on December 4th, 2009
According to an article by the Associated Press, President Barack Obama is opposed to the brand of malpractice reform championed by Republican lawmakers as a solution to the rising costs of health care. If you or someone you love has been the victim of improper or lacking medical care, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod may be able to secure you the financial compensation you deserve.
President Obama is against placing a cap on the amount a jury can award in a case of medical malpractice. Many Republicans are seeking to pass legislation putting a limit to such awards, as they believe it would save money on health care. However, the president does support a new approach to malpractice litigation in which victims could get compensation without having to take anyone to court.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of negligent medical care, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson-Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
